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Prescribing healthy food in Medicare/Medicaid is cost effective, could improve health

A team of researchers modeled the health and economic effects of healthy food prescriptions in Medicare and Medicaid. The study, published today in PLOS Medicine, finds that health insurance coverage to offset the cost of healthy food for Medicare and/or Medicaid participants would be highly cost effective after five years and improve health outcomes. “We… Read More »

What Legal Nurse Consultants Do to Keep the Medical Cost Containment System Healthy

Legal nurse consultants play a crucial role in the litigation process in bridging the gap between medical claims and judicial systems. Certified legal nurse consultants are well-trained and utilize their clinical experience and specialized education to investigate medical-related problems associated with a worker compensation claim. They possess the ability to accurately interrupt the medical records… Read More »